PEG-3 Lauramide

AKA: 26635-75-6, Dodecanamide, Poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), Lauric monoethanolamide, Ethoxylate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from lauric acid and polyethylene glycol (PEG), both petroleum-derived synthetic compounds. Synthesized through ethoxylation of lauramide, creating a polyethylene glycol-based surfactant compound.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy- (3 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C16H33NO3

Mol. Weight

287.44

CAS #

26635-75-6

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

Leave-onNot reported

Rinse-off4%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · report published 2019

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR